The best and worst school systems ranked state by state

A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.

SRP free teacher workshops: How Arizona educators can secure a $400 STEM grant
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Salt River Project has opened registration for free fall workshops to assist Arizona kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math instruction. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo learns how educators can benefit. 

Arizona STEM education grants: SRP opens registration for free teacher workshops

The Salt River Project is offering free science, technology, engineering, and math workshops for teachers to enhance instruction on topics like energy, magnetism, and electricity.

The Singletons, DoorDash helping with back-to-school shopping
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The Singletons celebrated its 20th anniversary by partnering with DoorDash to ease the financial burden of back-to-school shopping for local families. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more.

Phoenix non-profit supports single-parent families battling cancer

Phoenix non-profit The Singletons and DoorDash partnered to provide backpacks and school supplies to single-parent families battling cancer.

Louis Emerson House: ASU drops eminent domain case involving historic Phoenix property

Officials with Arizona State University announced that they have dropped their legal battle over the historic Louis Emerson House, which is located in Downtown Phoenix.

Peoria high school sex scandal: Governing board approves new principal

Peoria Unified School District board voted 3-2 to appoint a new principal for Centennial High School during a tense meeting. The meeting came following sexual misconduct allegations against two now-former teachers.

Peoria board votes on new Centennial High principal
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The Peoria Unified School District board voted 3-2 to appoint a new principal for Centennial High School during a tense meeting that came amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving two now-former teachers at the school. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Chandler kindergarteners celebrate first day of school

As Auxier Elementary School welcomed students back to the classroom, the Chandler Police Department shared critical safety tips, including school bus laws and speed limits.

Auxier Elementary students return to class
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Kindergarteners and staff members at Auxier Elementary School kicked off the school year with drawing and hands-on activities, while Chandler police urged drivers to remain alert. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Mesa businesses team up for free school backpack giveaway
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FOX 10 has details on a backpack giveaway where two Mesa businesses are donating 200 stuffed backpacks to local students this Saturday.

Artificial intelligence: New AI tool aims to help teachers with lesson planning, cut down burnout
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A new AI tool from Anthropic, Claude for Teachers, is launching for free to help save time on prep-work. FOX's Max Gorden learns more about the push by tech firms to infuse AI into education. 

Arizona monsoon season brings Category 3 dust storm to Phoenix

The first major dust storm of the Arizona monsoon season brought low visibility, rain, and 39 mph wind gusts to Phoenix and surrounding areas on Sunday night.

Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log

Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.

Back to school: West-MEC to host supply drive
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West-MEC's hairstyling and medical programs are hosting a back-to-school- drive this weekend, and the event provides school supplies along with free haircuts. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has a preview.

Phoenix restaurant hosts annual free backpack giveaway
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ATL Wings hosted their annual free backpack giveaway, just in time for Back to School season. FOX 10's Irene Snyder checked it out. 

ASU researchers classify massive Arizona dust storm as Category 3
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A dust storm swept across Arizona on Sunday night, bringing 39 mph wind gusts and severely reducing visibility on highways. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from a storm chaser and ASU researcher about just how massive the weather event was. 

Arizona semiconductor training: NAU and TSMC offer free chip-making course
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As Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company expands to three fabs, a new partnership with Northern Arizona University provides a tuition-free path into the semiconductor industry. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns more about the program. 

Maricopa Community Colleges plead for state aid restoration
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With a local footprint supporting one in every 30 jobs in Maricopa County, Maricopa Community Colleges call on state lawmakers to reverse over a decade of zero funding. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo reports.